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Old Mar 25, 2017 | 01:00 AM
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Accidentally touched the positive battery cable to the negative and now nothing, the car is dark as the back side of the moon. The battery is showing 12.6 volts.
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First I'd switch off all lights, radio and accessories.
A thorough visual inspection of the engine wiring along with a sniff test for burnt wire insulation would be next.
Then check the fuses and circuit breakers.
A meter set to continuity would be a big help. Replace any fried fuses with the proper amperages.
Hopefully you'll​ have power to the lights now and it will start up.
If all is well, check for proper charging output at the DIC and volt gauge as the alternator diodes and/or voltage regulator may have expired as well.
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Remove battery terminals for at least 30 min and put back on and see what happens then
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Start checking fuses in the passenger side the foot well, there's some large max fuses and You probably blew one
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Originally Posted by hatewhatownsyou
Start checking fuses in the passenger side the foot well, there's some large max fuses and You probably blew one
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Old Mar 25, 2017 | 06:59 PM
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fuses are all good, no burnt wires wasn't touching long enough to burn anything
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